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The intelligent chicken house concept with equipment from akYtec GmbH
The intelligent chicken house concept
The chicken house has become increasingly popular in recent years. It should be warm, bright, and dry. The conditions should be maintained throughout the year, but it is especially important to ensure that the chickens have the right conditions during the winter period. The main parameters that need to be controlled are temperature, lighting, and humidity. An infrared heater is usually used to maintain an optimum temperature of around +15°C. That is one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways of heating and poses no risk to chickens or humans. There should be about 12 hours of light per day in the poultry house, regardless of the season. Different types of bulbs can be used, including traditional incandescent bulbs. Humidity in the chicken coop is also important, as excessive moisture causes the growth of various pathogenic flora. A natural or supply/exhaust system should ensure an optimum humidity of 60-70%. In winter, it is also important to be able to regulate the degree to which the chicken house door can be opened. They should open and serve as natural ventilation, but the door must not remain open too long not to lose heat.
For optimal housing conditions, health maintenance, and high egg-laying performance, automation systems can be developed using equipment from akYtec GmbH. We offer two system variants to suit different needs.
